Zelous Wheeler

BALTIMORE -- Brian McCann hit a solo home run, and Shane Greene pitched into the sixth inning as the New York Yankees bolstered their slim playoff hopes with 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.

The Yankees (76-71) won despite managing only four hits. They began the day five games behind the three teams tied atop the wild card race.

First baseman Steve Pearce hit a home run and a double for Baltimore (88-60), which had won a season-high six straight. Center fielder Adam Jones and right fielder Nick Markakis added two hits each.

Baltimore's magic number for clinching the AL East remained at five as the second-place Blue Jays defeated the Rays...

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